Combat Edge Intelligence

Jon Jones vs Vitor Belfort

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Jon Jones

“Bones”

28-1-0HeavyweightUFC

1916Elite

Tale of the tape

28-1-0Record26-14-0
HeavyweightDivisionMiddleweight
6'4"Height6'0"
84"Reach74,0"
248 lbsWeight185 lbs
Jackson-Wink MMATeamKill Cliff FC

What's at stake

Jon Jones is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +6 while a loss costs more — Vitor Belfort carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Jon JonesNow 1916
If they win+6→ 1922
If they lose-18→ 1898
Vitor BelfortNow 1719
If they win+18→ 1737
If they lose-6→ 1713

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1773 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1754 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.38
Sig. strikes / min
1.59
59%
Strike accuracy
46%
2.24
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.83
64%
Strike defense
51%
1.89
Takedown avg.
1.02
46%
Takedown accuracy
60%
95%
Takedown defense
54%
0.46
Submission avg.
0.61

Trajectory

Jon JonesVitor Belfort
17001750180018501900201620172018201920202021202220232024

Win method breakdown

11 (39%)
KO/TKO
18 (69%)
7 (25%)
Submission
3 (12%)
10 (36%)
Decision
5 (19%)

Combat Edge model read

Jon Jones84%
Vitor Belfort 16%Elo baseline: 76%

The Combat Edge model makes Jon Jones a 84% favorite over Vitor Belfort in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (76%).

Jon Jones holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1916 to 1719, a 197-point edge.

Jon Jones enters on a 10-fight win streak.

Jon Jones finishes 64% of wins inside the distance, Vitor Belfort 81%.

Jon Jones carries a 10-inch reach advantage.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.